How To Play - Smile 2 - New Brain (Piano Tutorial Lesson) | Naomi Scott
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Introduction
In today's tutorial, I’m going to show you how to play "New Brain" from the musical Smile 2, performed by Naomi Scott. This lesson will break down the piece into manageable sections, making it easy for you to follow along, whether you're a beginner or just looking to improve your piano skills.
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Lesson Breakdown
Pre-Chorus Section
The song consists of two main sections: the pre-chorus and the chorus. Let's start with the pre-chorus.
Right Hand
For the right hand, we'll begin on G# (the note just above A) and move through the following notes:
- G# → B → A → G# → F → E → D# → B
- Then up to F → A → G# → F → E → D#
Practice this sequence until you feel comfortable. It should sound like this:
(G# B A G# F E D# B)
(F A G# F E D#)
Left Hand
The left hand plays a series of four important chords:
- C Minor (C, E♭, G)
- F Minor (F, A♭, C)
- B Major (B, D#, F#)
- G# Major (G#, C, D#)
The coordination goes like this: play the chords in harmony with the right-hand melody.
For example:
- Play G# and C Minor together, followed by A and F Minor.
- Continue combining D# with the B Major chord and G# with G# Major.
Chorus Section
Moving on to the chorus, the right-hand notes are as follows:
- G# → E → G# (repeat G# four times) → F# → D#
After that, repeat D# four times, followed by:
- E → G# → D# → E → C#
The complete sequence for the right hand would look like this:
(G# E G# G# G# G# F#)
(D# D# D# D# E G# D# E C#)
Left Hand
For the left hand during the chorus, we will use similar chords as in the pre-chorus:
- C Minor
- F Minor
- B Major
- G# Major
- C Minor to wrap it up.
Combine the chords with the right hand. For instance:
- Play G# with C, followed by A with C, and so on, repeating as necessary.
Improvisation and Final Thoughts
Once you've got both sections down, feel free to add your own personal touch with improvisation. A suggestion is to play a root note followed by a corresponding chord. This will give your performance a more dynamic feel.
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Keyword
- New Brain
- Smile 2
- Naomi Scott
- Piano Tutorial
- Pre-Chorus
- Chorus
- Right Hand
- Left Hand
- Chords
- Improvisation
- Music Theory
FAQ
Q1: What are the main sections of "New Brain"?
A1: The song consists of two main sections: the pre-chorus and the chorus.
Q2: What are the key chords used in the song?
A2: The key chords are C Minor, F Minor, B Major, G# Major, and E Major.
Q3: Can I improvise while playing?
A3: Yes! Once you're comfortable with the melody and chords, feel free to add your own improvisations.
Q4: Where can I find more tutorials?
A4: You can find more tutorials by searching for the song name followed by "Amos Doll" on YouTube.
Q5: What resources do you offer for deeper learning?
A5: I offer piano courses and personal song requests on my website, bestpianomethod.com.